FORD F-150 2015: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V614000

Make Model Year
FORD F-150 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-10-25 2015-09-30 2015-09-30

Production Dates: 2014-03-18 - 2015-08-06

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15S29

Component: FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 33481

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain model year 2015 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured March 18, 2014, to August 6, 2015 and equipped with Adaptive Cruise Control "ACC". While using the Adaptive Cruise Control, the vehicle may falsely detect an obstacle in its path and may unexpectedly apply the brakes.

Consequence

A vehicle that unexpectedly brakes increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the cruise control module with updated ACC radar software, free of charge. The recall began on October 25, 2015. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 15S29.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.